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FEBRUARY 2: Ray P. Entertainer
FEBRUARY 7: February Birthday Celebration
FEBRUARY 12: Hymnals with Karen
FEBRUARY 12: Superbowl!
FEBRUARY 14: Fiddlin’ with Fran
FEBRUARY 14: Valentine’s Day Party
FEBRUARY 20: President’s Day Festivity
FEBRUARY 22: Ash Wednesday Communion
FEBRUARY 22: Pastor Warren
FEBRUARY 22: Support Group for Families (in-house)
FEBRUARY 26: Hymnals with Karen
EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Lani’s Book Corner
EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Pastor Lesley’s Church Service
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Food for the Soul
As we grow our community, there is one constant. Most everyone enjoys a touch on the shoulder, a hug, or even just a smile. One person who touches us daily, who you know, or will get to know soon, is Beverly, our cook.
She likes to show how much she cares for you by making what you like. One of you knows what that means. Does a warm plate of eggs and grits sound delicious? It’s not on the menu necessarily. But one of you has given a wink to Bev, and she’s winked right back, plating something just for you, in this case, eggs and grits. Bev thrives on feeding our residents. Thank you, Bev, for the attention you give every day to our physical needs, and also our emotional needs.
In February, we reflect on our friendships and giving. It is a time where we do something special for those around us. Enjoy this poem by Joanna Fuchs and if you get the opportunity, share your warmth and love with someone near and dear.
On Valentine’s Day we think of those Who make our lives worthwhile, Those gracious, friendly people who We think of with a smile.
I am fortunate to know you, That’s why I want to say, To a rare and special person: Happy Valentine’s Day!
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We enjoyed learning about and celebrating the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year). We made lanterns, hung them up and tried to use chopsticks while having a sweet rice cake. We made winter crafts, celebrated seven birthdays, sang along with entertainers and contemplated Martin Luther King Jr’s speech.
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Birthdays
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Jan is ready to blend the colors with water
The beak is the hardest part of the bird
Betty is ready to hang her craft on her door
Edna remembering how to make a snowflake
Jean and Edna finally getting all of the blocks stacked
Irene with her finished snowflake
Looks like an owl
Joslin helping with the hot glue gun
Perfect tinkering for the vision impaired
Update from Maranatha
CONTAINERS FOR CUBA
In December, Maranatha raised more than $250,000 (that total has grown to more than $300,000!) to send aid to the Cuban people stuck in a desperate economic situation. Some of you may have participated. Thank you! The food, medicine, and other essentials were sent in the first shipping container and arrived in the port of Havana for inspection. Sometimes these containers get stuck in port for months, but God blessed and the supplies were released! Now, they have been delivered to Maranatha’s warehouse to be distributed through the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cuba. Thank you again for all of your generosity, prayers, and support to make this ambitious project happen! Learn more at www .maranatha.org or by the Maranatha channel. Just scan this code.
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A beautiful job with the lanterns
Paul has the dragon type
Ed and Dave had fun making these too
Donna wants to hang it right away!
It’s a heavy ball
Betty and Betty helped each other complete the project
Betty is happy
TimeLautogh
An 80-year-old lady had just gotten married for the fourth time. Her fourth marriage was to a funeral director.
Interestingly, her husbands were a diverse assortment of men. She had first married a banker when she was in her 20’s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40’s, and a preacher when in her 60’s, and now—in her 80’s—a funeral director.
Believe it or not, she had a good reason for each marriage. The way she explained it,
